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Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
May 2, 1920
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William Hutt
Biography
William Hutt, born in 1920 in Toronto, crafted a distinguished career rooted in Canada's theatre scene. Opting for a quieter path, he joined the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, becoming an integral part since its inception in 1953. Renowned for his iconic Shakespearean roles like Hamlet and Lear, he periodically explored film and television, showcasing his talent in performances like Tiny Alice on Broadway and Long Day’s Journey Into Night. After 37 seasons at Stratford, he retired in 2005 with a reprisal of Prospero in The Tempest, marking a celebrated legacy. Hutt, an influential mentor, shaped the careers of numerous Canadian performers like Colm Feore and Christopher Plummer, leaving an indelible mark on the theatre. He was slated to return to Stratford in 2007 but had to cancel due to health reasons. Graduating from the University of Toronto in 1949, he impacted the theatrical world through his 130 productions over 39 seasons at Stratford.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | The Statement | Le Moyne |
| 1996 | Long Day's Journey Into Night | James Tyrone |
| 1988 | Much Ado About Nothing | Leonato |
| 1984 | Covergirl | Alton Cockridge |
| 1983 | The Wars | Mr. Ross |
| 1982 | The Elephant Man | Bishop How |
| 1979 | The Shape of Things to Come | Lomax (voice) |
| 1973 | Tennessee Williams' South | |
| 1967 | Henry V | Chorus |
| 1964 | Macbeth | Ross |
| 1960 | There Was a Crooked Man | |
| 1958 | The Greatest Man in the World | General Galway |
| 1957 | Oedipus Rex | Chorus Leader |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | The Trojan Horse | Miles Fortnum |
| 2003 | Slings & Arrows | Charles |
| 1999 | Twice in a Lifetime | Lionel |
| 1998 | Emily of New Moon | Reverend Pitch |
| 1974 | The National Dream | John A. Macdonald |
| 1973 | The Starlost | Dr. Pete Marshall |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Ross |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Le Bret |